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CERT - Community Emergency Response Team

The City of San Juan Capistrano Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program is designed to increase individual and community preparedness and self-reliance in the event of man-made or natural disasters. CERT volunteers are trained in emergency procedures and are duly registered as Disaster Service Workers in accordance with the California Government Code and the City of San Juan Capistrano Municipal Code.

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program, has been implemented in many communities across the country. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has officially recognized CERT as an important part of a community's disaster preparedness readiness.

CERT training encompasses the following:

  • Disaster Preparedness
  • Terrorism Awareness
  • Fire Safety
  • Disaster Medical Operations
  • Light Search and Rescue
  • Disaster Psychology
  • Disaster Communications
  • Team Organization
  • Disaster Simulation

The disaster preparedness training is offered free to the community. 20 hours of classroom and hands-on training will prepare the student for all types of hazards and disasters.

CERT Application

Please enter your first and last name
Please provide your home address.
Enter your City and Zip code.
Please enter the best phone number to reach you on.
Please provide a cell number if it is not the same as your daytime number.
Please provide an evening phone if it is not the same as the daytime one.
Please provide an email address.
Please tell us how you heard about our program.
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